We started today checking out of our hotel in Pangboche by paying a visit to the monastery and asking the Lama to perform a Puja - a special prayer for each climber asking the gods to give us safe passage.
Puja Ceremony at the Pangboche Monastery
We departed at 10:00 for Dingboche where we will spend two nights at 14,000 feet above sea level before departing Thursday for Lobuche. The trek took about four hours and we covered 6 miles with a stop for coffee along the route in the town of Samso Ogma. We can now clearly see Lhotse, Everest and Ama Dablam as we get closer to base camp.
The weather was clear and eventually became more overcast as the day wore on. The last 2 miles the wind kicked up and it became very dusty as we approached the town. Our hotel is located near the town entrance. None of the hotels we have stayed in have heat, and the temps are plunging below zero at night at we ascend. The rooms have beds and bathrooms but not showers. The owners charge $7.00 for a shower and a towel, an easy decision. We had noodles with chicken and potstickers for lunch. The food has been very good and filling but you have to be careful with eating certain types of meat. The most common thing that affects climbers is gastrointestinal sickness.
In the “small world” category, I learned that Ben, who is climbing with our expedition team was actually at the summit of Denali at about the same time as my team on June 20, 2021.
*Dingboche 27°53′N 86°49′E is a Sherpa village in the Khumbu region of north eastern Nepal in the Chukhung Valley. Its population was estimated at approximately 200 in 2011. It is situated at an altitude of 4,410 metres. - Source Wikipedia
Today we climbed for Lizzie from Fort Worth, TX who is battling cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hopsital. Her mom says she loves the outdoors and hiking when she is strong. Thanks to Evolve IP Net for sponsoring today’s trek!"
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This is the Imja Khola River
